Joined up thinking for tackling severe malnutrition

Sunday, 20 September 2009 00:05

Children with malnutrition are about 10 times more likely to die of intercurrent illnesses. Ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) are key, but should be used in conjunction with care for other childhood illnesses, including access to antiretrovirals. Community mobilisation for tackling malnutrition is possible

See the Lancet, Vol 374, July 11 2009, comment and article. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61264-2]